There is ample room for comedy in Canadian politics. Perhaps that is why so many Canadians become comedians (the words even sound similar).
In Michael Coren's show last night, the "freelance writer" David Menzies was warned by Coren to lay off the jokes in case the CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission) came after the Coren show. Now, the CRTC is a type of Human Rights Commission for broadcasting media. I thought Coren had more spunk than that, but I don't blame him. Why let a silly joke ruin his show!
Menzies Moment:
There is yet another high profile HRC case going on. This time, a lesbian couple is filing a complaint against a comedian who made fun of their lesbianism. Actually, they heckled him during his comedy act, and he heckled back, but unkindly (i.e. he discriminated against their type and hurt their feelings).
Menzies was about to make a joke on lesbians and light bulbs, but got censored by the prudent Coren.
It was a laugh out loud moment. (Yes, Menzies was funny, but didn't Coren realize what he was doing?).